Studies show that today’s youngsters are a very inactive generation, and that inactivity and poor dietary habits have contributed to their lack of fitness. Statistics indicate that one in three kids is overweight or at risk of becoming overweight today, a percentage that has more than tripled in the last 30 years.
To help get kids off the couch and into better shape this summer, USA Gymnastics and Tyson Foods have joined forces to create a fitness initiative designed to encourage physical fitness through fun activities that emphasize four fundamentals of fitness: cardiovascular exercise, strength training, flexibility and nutrition.
To underscore this initiative’s importance, USA Gymnastics has expanded its annual National Gymnastics Day from focusing just on gymnastics to “A Celebration of Fitness.” Gym clubs and their members across the country use National Gymnastics Day in August as a way to give back to their communities by raising funds for the Children’s Miracle Network. The Tyson Fitness Challenge is the main vehicle for raising funds. Participants may gather pledges for specified activities that range from the traditional...
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